Companies in High Wycombe

United Kingdom|51% formed since 2020|Data updated 20 Aug 2026
10,967
Active

10,967 active companies are based in High Wycombe according to Companies House records. Out of 11,963 companies ever registered here, 5 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (56%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 571 companies. The area hosts 147 large enterprises, 117 small firms. High Wycombe is home to 205 FCA-regulated firms and 97 registered charities. Companies here hold 708 government contracts worth £3.0B in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in High Wycombe dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

10,967
Active Companies
11,963
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
51%
Growth (2020s)

High Wycombe is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
31%
51%
Pre-1990: 551
1990s: 417
2000s: 1,238
2010s: 3,664
2020s: 6,093

Data Signals

Governance
33,4066 src
Financial
22,19611 src
Compliance
7,10417 src
Risk
4,47310 src
quality
1,8406 src
Trade
1,1082 src
growth
7392 src
ESG
2546 src
innovation
1612 src
operational
1571 src
corporate_structure
331 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in High Wycombe is 9.4 years old. There are 205 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 97 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
205
FCA regulated
97
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 117 (42%)Medium: 13 (5%)Large: 147 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in High Wycombe have been awarded 708 government contracts with a combined value of £3018.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in High Wycombe?

There are 10,967 active companies registered in High Wycombe, out of 11,963 total. 5 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in High Wycombe?

The top industries in High Wycombe include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (571 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (513 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (480 companies).

How fast is High Wycombe growing as a business hub?

51% of currently active companies in High Wycombe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in High Wycombe?

Our database contains 71,473 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in High Wycombe. The largest category is Governance with 33,406 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in High Wycombe?

The oldest company registration in High Wycombe dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.